Advanced Materials & Processes

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Articles in February 2004 issue of Advanced Materials & Processes

• Calendar.(Calendar)
• Nitinol joined to stainless steel by laser welding.(Welding/Joining)
• Exploiting the FC Cambridge process.
  by Fen, Andrew J.
• Eli Whitney Armory named ASM Historical Landmark.(ASM News)
• Educator nominees sought.(ASM News)
• Will your component last?
• Nickel-base P/M composite designed for wear resistance.(Metals)
• Polysulfone resists hot chlorinated water in heater.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Small-angle X-ray scattering analyzes chip circuitry.(Testing/Analysis)
• Software optimizes parameters for automated welding.(Welding/Joining)
• Metal innovation to fit the global environment; the aluminum industry must find innovative ways to develop materials and solve problems for customers to prosper in today's world.
  by Zaidi, Mohammad A.
• Participate in Teachers' Materials Camps.(ASM News)
• In memoriam.(ASM News)
• Extensometers.
• Be/B[e.sub.2]C/C composites have high strength-weight ratio.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Lead-free solder requires heat-resistant resin for case.(Welding/Joining)
• Die casting program enables part design, process optimization.(Testing/Analysis)
• FSW aluminum sheet for airliners has high strength.(Welding/Joining)
• Atom probe analysis: the atom probe microscope provides three-dimensional compositional and structural analysis at the atomic- and near-atomic scales.
  by Gribb, Amy A.
• Scholarship application deadline nears.(ASM News)
• Call for EMAA nominations.(ASM News)
• Easy-Fix[SM] die casting elements.
• Nikon Instruments Inc.(2004 Corporate Spotlight: Advertisement)(Advertisement)
• Semi-automatic hardness test enables overview of image.(Testing/Analysis)
• Ultrasound phased array inspects nuclear power plants.(Testing/Analysis)
• World Web watch.
• Atomic force microscopy: the atomic force microscope measures the forces between the tip of a cantilevered probe and the specimen as the probe is scanned over the surface in a raster pattern.(Cover Story)
  by West, Paul
• Radiographic studies of the Liberty Bell.(ASM News)
• ASM conference calendar.(ASM News)(Calendar)
• Mechanical testing, research.
• On to Mars.(Editorial)
  by Hunt, Margaret W.
• Ce-based oxide nanomaterials made for ultrafine polishing.(Surface Engineering)
• Pipe corrosion test quantifies corrosion causing microbes.(Testing/Analysis)
• High-strength blisk made via selective net shape P/M.(Forming/Processing)
• Aluminum metal matrix composites; metal matrix composites have been applied in areas that can cost-effectively capitalize on improvements in specific stiffness, specific strength, fatigue resistance, wear resistance, and coefficient of thermal expansion.
  by Hunt, Warren H., Jr.
• ASM President discusses thermal spray processes with Ontario Chapter.(ASM News)
• Los Angeles Chapter explores space, from rocket design to microstructures of meteorites.(ASM News)
• Materials testing systems.
• Arc-sprayed zinc extends forging god's life.(Of Material Interest)
• Mars rover descent rate controlled by friction coating.(Surface Engineering)
• Joint thermal spray coatings standard issued by groups.(Surface Engineering)
• Die cast aluminum oil pan has integral axle passage.(Forming/Processing)
• Friction stir processing for superplasticity; friction stir processing for superplasticity has the potential to expand the domain of superplastic forming to several new enabling concepts, such as selective superplasticity, thick sheet superplasticity, and
  by Mishra, Rajiv S.
• Members in the news.(ASM News)
• Oak Ridge Chapter hosts Student Night.(ASM News)
• Trace and ultratrace elemental analysis laboratory.
• Low-cost titanium alloy has good workability for armor.(Metals)
• Pressure-counter-pressure casting makes aluminum part.(Forming/Processing)
• Semiconductor interface could boost speed of computer chips.(Surface Engineering)
• Investment cast stainless replaces aluminum die casting.(Forming/Processing)
• Jacquet-lucas award: effect of homogenization heat treatment on critical pitting temperature and sigma phase formation in super duplex stainless steel.
  by Noecker, Rick
• Understanding the Impact of Asbestos Litigation.(ASM News)
• Upcoming education courses.(ASM News)
• Metallurgical supplies, equipment.
• Optimized processing raises creep resistance of stainless.(Metals)
• The 2003-2004 ASM strategic plan: ambitious & achievable.
  by Tucker, Robert C., Jr.
• High-speed composite flywheels store more energy and weigh less.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Diamond-like nanocomposite makes tailorable coatings.(Surface Engineering)
• Superconducting magnesium diboride wires reduce costs.(Materials Science/R&D)
• Miniature masterpieces.
• Symposium on Advanced Surface Engineering for Gears.(ASM News)
• The paper clip.(Stress Relief)
• Pastimes.
• Titanium snowmobile springs improve steering and ride.(Metals)
• Carpenter's guide to selecting alloys.
• Audi A8 improves stability with aluminum castings.(Metals)
• Electrospark deposition may be applied evenly to surfaces.(Surface Engineering)
• X-ray beams change graphite into diamond and back again.(Materials Science/R&D)
• See things more clearly with micrographs.(A Member's Voice)
  by Voort, George Vander
• Interfaces symposium to honor FASM Weatherly.(ASM News)
• Brazing and hardfacing powders.
• Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention.(ASM News)
  by Louthan, McIntyre R., Jr.
• Low-cost steel is strong and tough for military applications.(Metals)
• Roadster roof module made of paintless polymer.(Polymers/Ceramics)
• Ionizing radiation improves wear resistance for implants.(Surface Engineering)
• Magnetorheological fluids change army uniform to armor.(Materials Science/R&D)
• Affiliate societies' committee chairs named.(ASM News)
• Nominations sought for ASM/TMS Distinguished Lectureship.(ASM News)
• Cored wires and electrodes.
• Transparent magnetic material developed for flat screens.(Metals)